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A minute with a Boost mentor: John Rainey A minute with a mentor John Rainey
8th September 2021
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A minute with a Boost mentor: John Rainey
We highlight some of the mentors working with Lancashire businesses behind the scenes. So take a break and read about John Rainey, a former group managing director with over 30 years' high level business experience.
Spotlight on support: Eco-I North West Eco I North West support programme
8th September 2021
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Spotlight on support: Eco-I North West
Our Business Support Spotlight series highlights the wealth of support listed on Boost’s Support Hub and available to Lancashire businesses. Today’s spotlight shines on Manchester Metropolitan University’s Eco-I North West.
County-wide Innovation Festival returns for second year Lancashire Innovation Festival
7th September 2021
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County-wide Innovation Festival returns for second year
Lancashire Innovation Festival returns this autumn for a second year, building on the success of 2020. The week-long event celebrates innovative thinking across the county and how to drive future growth.
A coffee with a Boost coach: Phil Crowshaw coffee with bespoke coach Phil Croshaw
1st September 2021
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A coffee with a Boost coach: Phil Crowshaw
Grab a coffee and read about Phil Crowshaw, an experienced business development support consultant and Boost Bespoke coach.
Successful funded peer to peer programme is back for Lancashire businesses Peer Networks Lancashire scaled
31st August 2021
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Successful funded peer to peer programme is back for Lancashire businesses
A successful business support programme which allows Lancashire business owners and managers to learn from each other, improve their business performance and gain insight from private sector experts is set to return to the county.
Boost Relationship Manager check-in: Alan Reid Alan Reid How Can I help
17th August 2021
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Boost Relationship Manager check-in: Alan Reid
Alan Reid, a Chartered mechanical engineer with over 35 years industrial experience, talks about his role as a Boost relationship manager.
A coffee with a Boost coach: Jed Hassid A coffee with Boost Bespoke coach Jed Hassaid
11th August 2021
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Inspiration & Spotlight
A coffee with a Boost coach: Jed Hassid
Grab a coffee and read about Jed Hassid, a highly experienced business coach whose main areas of expertise include strategic planning, performance management and business decision making.
Spotlight on support: Productivity & Innovation Centre Spotlight on support Edge Hill PIC programme
9th August 2021
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Spotlight on support: Productivity & Innovation Centre
Our Business Support Spotlight series highlights the wealth of support listed on Boost’s Support Hub and available to Lancashire businesses. Today’s spotlight shines on Edge Hill University's Productivity & Innovation Programme.
Lancashire facility a driving force for manufacturing scaleup looking to double in size in four years Slingco External office web
4th August 2021
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Lancashire facility a driving force for manufacturing scaleup looking to double in size in four years
Slingco, a fast-growing manufacturing business has outlined plans to recruit 20 new staff as it looks to double in size in four years.
Business leaders urged not to miss out on Boost’s mentoring support in 2021 Business leaders urged not to miss out on Boosts Mentoring support in 2021
2nd August 2021
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Business leaders urged not to miss out on Boost’s mentoring support in 2021
Business owners and managers in Lancashire have been urged not to miss an important deadline to access a funded mentoring programme. They have until September 3 to register for the final round of the Boost Growth Mentoring programme of 2021.
Edge Hill University launches new Skills Bootcamp to connect people directly into employment Edge Hill University launches new Skills Bootcamp
28th July 2021
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Edge Hill University launches new Skills Bootcamp to connect people directly into employment
Edge Hill University’s Department of Computer Science has partnered with the Institute of Coding (IoC) to launch a new Skills Bootcamp to help connect people directly into employment.
A coffee with a Boost coach: Jim Forshaw A coffee with Boost Bespoke coach Jim Forshaw
26th July 2021
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Inspiration & Spotlight
A coffee with a Boost coach: Jim Forshaw
The fully funded Boost Bespoke Programme provides tailored support delivered by professionals who are experts in their field, to owners and managers of established businesses.
So grab a coffee and read about Jim Forshaw, a banking specialist and experienced finance director, working across a variety of sectors.

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